framing

noun

fram·​ing ˈfrā-miŋ How to pronounce framing (audio)
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Examples of framing in a Sentence

the framing of the debate will consist of a predetermined order of turns and follow-up comments
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Even as drywall grew to be the most ubiquitous wall material, timber framing is still the standard construction method for most new-build homes. Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026 In this framing, neural entropy is not a direct measure of consciousness itself but a measurable indicator of its causal influence. Conor Feehly, Big Think, 10 Mar. 2026 That practical framing may be the most sustainable approach of all. Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 9 Mar. 2026 Owens did not make this claim explicitly, but her framing and fan base did the rest of the work. Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 5 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for framing

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First Known Use

1703, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of framing was in 1703

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“Framing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/framing. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.

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